Preschool warns parents about men trying to lure children into black SUV

Preschool warns parents about men trying to lure children into black SUV

Hyde Park Community United Methodist Church sent warning to parents

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Updated: 6:43 PM EDT Mar 24, 2017

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Preschool warns parents about men trying to lure children into black SUV

Parents in Hyde Park are on alert after a preschool sent out a warning that men were observed Wednesday night attempting to lure children in the area.

Hyde Park Community United Methodist Church Preschool staff sent a note to parents warning of a small black SUV seen parked along Observatory Avenue.

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According to staff, three white males inside the vehicle were trying to lure children. One of the men was said to have a long beard, but no other descriptions were provided.

Jennifer Eisenstein and other parents in Hyde Park said they are watching their children a little closer.

Eisenstein's 4-year-old daughter goes to the school.

"It's scary. It really is scary," Eisenstein said. "Just around the school, and in general, I feel like I need to keep a very close eye on her at all times. I want her to be in my sight at all times."

The vehicle did not have a tag and there was a wheel attached to the trunk, staff said.

Police have been notified and are investigating.

Anna Karol said the scare has parents at the school thinking.

"It also takes a village, so I kind of want my friends to look out for our kids, and our neighbors to be looking out for weird things," said Karol who also has a 4-year-old daughter at the preschool. "We just need to be a little bit more aware of what we are doing every day."

Police said it is a good time for parents to talk to children about, "stranger danger."

Anyone with information is asked to call Crimestoppers at 513-352-3040